24 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bainton, Anatomic Pathologist in South San Francisco, CA?
Dr. James Bainton, MD is an Anatomic Pathologist, who primarily practices in South San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Bainton graduated from Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons. Dr. Bainton is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bainton’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bainton’s office at (650) 742-2000.
Where did Dr. Bainton go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny | Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons
Is Dr. Bainton board certified as an Anatomic Pathologist?
Yes, Dr. James Bainton, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pathology
What languages does Dr. Bainton speak?
Dr. Bainton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anatomic Pathologist like Dr. Bainton typically treat?
As an Anatomic Pathologist, Dr. Bainton diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Bainton. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Unusual Uterine Bleeding
- Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
- AUB
- Irregular Genital Bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified
Also known as:
- High-Risk HPV Detected in Cervix
- HPV
- HPV and Pap Test Results
- Positive High-Risk Cervical HPV Test
- High-Risk Human Papillomavirus of Cervix
- Cervical HPV Positive
ICD-10 Codes:
- R87810: Cervical high risk human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test positive
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
What procedures does an Anatomic Pathologist like Dr. Bainton typically perform?
As an Anatomic Pathologist, procedures performed by Dr. James Bainton may include:
- Ancillary Testing
- Blood Sample
- Blood Smear
- Blood Sugar / Plasma Glucose Test
- Bone Pathology
- Chemical Pathology Consultation
- Chemical Pathology Follow Up
- Electrolyte Test / PH Imbalance
Please contact Dr. Bainton's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bainton accept my insurance?
Dr. Bainton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 742-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bainton accept in South San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Bainton in South San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Not Specified
State of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Bainton's office located?
Dr. James Bainton's Primary Practice
1200 El Camino Real
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 742-2000
What is Dr. Bainton's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bainton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720166358.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bainton?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bainton
What is Dr. James Bainton's specialty?
Dr. Bainton is a Anatomic Pathologist near South San Francisco, CA.
What does an Anatomic Pathologist do?
A pathologist specializes in understanding the causes and nature of diseases, playing a key role in diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment through laboratory-based insights from biological, chemical, and physical sciences. They analyze information gathered from microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, as well as from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, or monitor disease.
Is this Dr. James Bainton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bainton is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see an Anatomic Pathologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is James Bainton accepting new patients in South San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. James Bainton is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Bainton offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bainton's office at (650) 742-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Bainton?
Please contact Dr. Bainton's office at (650) 742-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. James Bainton have?
Dr. James Bainton is certified by the American Board of Pathology.
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